Grumman Sportboat

  • Don Meier
    Butternut Wisconsin
    Posts: 1581
    #2208464

    Upgraded the trailer with led guide posts (homemade ) Added outrigger floats (homemade) and 7 inch seat risers (store bought ) Gonna put a Traxis 55 lb MinnKota with 100 Amp hour Redodo lithium weighs 23.4 lbs fun project!

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    donkoehne
    NULL
    Posts: 50
    #2208476

    Could you please include a picture and a description on how you built the outriggers. I have a walker bay dingy I use in the river and it is very tippy. I am also interested on how you mounted the seat pedestal.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11708
    #2208489

    More pics! That looks like a great setup.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2593
    #2208497

    Awesome! After owning several ‘big’ boats I’ve had more fun the past few years getting into some real remote spots with mine.

    Also curious on your outrigger setup.

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    Alex Fox
    Posts: 350
    #2208518

    Are the outriggers made from crutches or a walker of some kind? That’s awesome!

    tim hurley
    Posts: 5549
    #2208565

    Great boat! Love the floats, saw some teenagers who used water-cooler jugs to stabalize their canoe.

    Don Meier
    Butternut Wisconsin
    Posts: 1581
    #2208575

    It will be interesting to see how well those outriggers work? With the 7 inch seat risers will change the center of gravity, without the floats I think it may be to top heavy . The floats are crab pot bouys pvc fittings connected to arm crutches. The cross piece cam from and awning from a camper . Flag pole holder allows for the adjustment

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    Don Meier
    Butternut Wisconsin
    Posts: 1581
    #2208579

    Awesome! After owning several ‘big’ boats I’ve had more fun the past few years getting into some real remote spots with mine.

    Also curious on your outrigger setup.

    Pete did you pull out the center seat in yours ?

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2593
    #2208634

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Pete Bauer wrote:</div>
    Awesome! After owning several ‘big’ boats I’ve had more fun the past few years getting into some real remote spots with mine.

    Also curious on your outrigger setup.

    Pete did you pull out the center seat in yours ?

    No. All original. The only thing added is a lip on the back of the bottom. I’m not sure if that helps it plane out/ride flatter or what. It was there when I got it.

    Don Meier
    Butternut Wisconsin
    Posts: 1581
    #2208681

    Close up of pvc connections

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